Who initiated World Rivers Day? A David Attenborough B Jane Goodall C Mark Angelo River conservationist Mark Angelo’s efforts are respected internationally. He is the founder of World Rivers Day and BC Rivers Day and has received the United Nations Stewardship Award and the National River Conservation Award. The correct answer is Mark Angelo.
Which is the longest river in the world? A Nile B Amazon C Mississippi It’s a close-run thing between the Amazon and the Nile but the ‘Father of African rivers’ is the longest, according to Guinness World Records, at more than 4,130 miles. The river crosses the continent from southeastern Africa, flowing north, and drains … Read more
Question 1: Which waterfall is on the Fraser River? A Rearguard Falls B Della Falls C Niagara Falls Correct Answer: Rearguard Falls. Question 2: Who initiated World Rivers Day? A David Attenborough B Jane Goodall C Mark Angelo Correct Answer: Mark Angelo. Question 3: Which is the longest river in the world? A Nile B … Read more
Who initiated World Rivers Day? A David Attenborough B Mark Angelo C Jane Goodall Mark Angelo’s efforts as a river conservationist are respected internationally. He is the founder of World Rivers Day and BC Rivers Day and has received the United Nations Stewardship Award and the National River Conservation Award. The correct answer is Mark … Read more
Who launched the Rally for Rivers? A Ravi Shankar B Ramdev C Sadhguru On September 3, 2017, Sadhguru initiated the Rally for Rivers campaign with the purpose of rejuvenating India’s swiftly depleting rivers. He personally embarked on a journey covering a distance exceeding 9300 kilometres across 16 states, all in an effort to raise awareness … Read more
Which is the longest river in the world? A Mississippi B Amazon C Nile Called the ‘Father of African rivers,’ the Nile is the longest river in the world. It has a length of over 6,640 kilometres. The river crosses the continent from southeastern Africa, flowing north and draining into the Mediterranean Sea. The correct … Read more
This colorful tody is in Alejandro de Humboldt National Park. Where’s that? A Bahamas B Cuba C Haiti Alejandro de Humboldt National Park is the Caribbean’s biggest and best-preserved forested landscape. It’s also one of the most biologically varied tropical island locations on Earth. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001, Humboldt is also … Read more
Cuba’s national bird sports the colors of the country’s flag. What are they? A White, red, and green B Green, yellow, and red C Red, white, and blue The forest-dwelling trogon was designated the national bird of Cuba because its feathers of red, white, and blue correspond to the colors of the Cuban flag. The … Read more
What do Cubans celebrate every year on October 10? A Victory Day B Independence Day C Day of the National Rebellion On October 10, 1868, plantation owner Carlos Manuel de Céspedes made a declaration of Cuban independence, sparking an uprising that started the first of three wars of independence from Spanish control. Cuba would become … Read more
Question 1: This colorful tody is in Alejandro de Humboldt National Park. Where’s that? A Bahamas B Cuba C Haiti Correct Answer: Cuba. Question 2: Cuba’s national bird sports the colors of the country’s flag. What are they? A White, red, and green B Green, yellow, and red C Red, white, and blue Correct Answer: … Read more